Tribute Mondays: Louisiana Red

Iverson Minter (March 23, 1932 – February 25, 2012)

Blues Guitarist, Harmonica Player and Singer, Louisiana Red, recorded over 50 Albums between 1963 and 2011. His mother died of pneumonia shortly after his birth and his father was lynched in 1937. He worked extensively on his music after leaving the Army in the late 1950's. Some of his recorded works from the 1970's were released in latter years. He died in 2012 in Germany, where he had lived since 1981. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Minter, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Seventh son and I'm too poor to die (1964)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Red

Background information
Birth name	Iverson Minter
Born	March 23, 1932[1] Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.[2]
Died	February 25, 2012(aged 79)[3] Hanover, Germany
Genres	Blues
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter musician
Instruments	Guitar   harmonica
Years active	1949–2012
Labels	Chess   Atlantic   Earwig Music   Roulette   Ruf   JSP
Associated acts	Carey Bell   Eric Burdon   Sugar Blue   Paul Oscher

Henry Butler

Henry Butler (September 21, 1948 – July 2, 2018)

Jazz Pianist and Photographer, Henry Butler, is regarded for being versatile with both hands on the Piano. He was blinded as a youth by Glaucoma, but continued on through music school, later earning a Master's Degree in Music at Michigan State University in 1974. He was listed among blind Photographers; he died in July 2018. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: L.A Samba and Fivin' around

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Butler

Background information
Born	September 21, 1948 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	July 2, 2018(aged 69) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, New Orleans blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Piano
Labels	Impulse!, Windham Hill, Basin Street

Jazz Greats: The International Sweethearts of Rhythm

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm

Swing and Jazz All Women's Band, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, was an excellent group of Musicians that began their tenure during the 1940's. They were regulars at the Apollo Theater, Regal Theater and Howard Theater, but only a few recordings were made by the Group. The members were of different races (Black, Latina, Asian, Caucasian, Indian and Puerto Rican). Group members also had successful solo careers and led Bands of their own. Please take a listen here and have a beautiful Saturday: Bugle Call Rag and She's crazy with the heat

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Sweethearts_of_Rhythm

Background information

Name: The International Sweethearts of Rhythm Origin: US Years active: 1940's Label: Rosetta Records Members: Anna Mae Winburn - Band leader, singer, piano, guitar Clora Bryant - Trumpet and vocalist Evelyn McGee - Vocalist Pauline Braddy  - Drums Selma Lee Williams - Tenor saxophone Vi Burnside - Tenor saxophone Colleen Murray - Tenor saxophone Alma Cortez  - Clarinet and saxophone Rosalind Roz Cron - Alto saxophone Willie Mae Wong - Baritone saxophone Helen Saine - baritone and alto saxophone Irene Grisham  - Tenor saxophone Marge Pettiford - saxophone Ione Grisham - Alto saxophone Ina Belle Byrd Little - saxophone Lorraine Brown Guilford - Tenor saxophone Ernestine "Tiny" Davis - Trumpet Helen Jones - Trombone Carline Ray - Double bass Lucille Dixon Robertson - Double bass Toby Butler - Trumpet Edna Williams - Trumpet, arranger Eddie Durham - Arranger Jesse Stone - Arranger Johnnie Mae Rice  – Piano

Joe McPhee

Joe McPhee (born November 3, 1939)

Jazz Multi-instrumentalist (Tenor, Alto and Soprano Saxophone, Trumpet, Flugelhorn and Valve Trombone), Critic and Educator, Joe Mcphee, has been a main force in Free Jazz for over 50 years. He lectured at Vassar College during the 1960's and 1970's and still remains active mostly as a touring Artist. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Touchstone, Voices and Underground Railroad (full Album 1969)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_mcphee

Background information
Born	November 3, 1939(age 78) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, critic, educator
Instruments	Saxophone, trumpet, flugelhorn,valve trombone
Labels	hat Hut, CIMP
Associated acts	Trio X, Dominique Eade, Jay Rosen,Dominic Duval

Reggae Thursdays: Tony Rebel

Patrick George Anthony Barrett (born 15 January 1962)

Jamaican Reggae Deejay, Tony Rebel, began his run as a Singer on Sound Systems in the 1980's and then became a Singjay, scoring hits locally and internationally. He remains active and is the promoter of the famous annual Rebel Salute. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Fresh Vegetable and Nazerite Vow

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Rebel

Background information
Birth name	Patrick George Anthony Barrett
Also known as	Tony Ranking, Papa Tony
Born	15 January 1962(age 56)
Origin	Manchester Parish, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, dancehall,roots reggae,reggae fusion
Occupation(s)	Deejay, singer
Labels	Flames

Frantique

Frantique

Frantique were an all female group that released one Album during the 1970's. They scored an hit  in the UK in 1979 and faded soon after. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Disco Dancer, Get Serious and Strut your funky stuff

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frantique

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/81836-Frantique

Background information
Name: Frantique Origin: US Years active: 1979 - ? Label: Philadelphia International Records Members: Tricia LynnCheyenne, Florence Raynor, Denise Roselle